tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76773195415479174062017-12-12T05:18:59.138-05:00A Moment with MimiKimberley Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-90211267877227369752017-04-14T18:45:00.000-04:002017-04-14T19:24:11.929-04:00Working Candy Machine Birthday Card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6ut0N0S4gw8/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ut0N0S4gw8?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;I thought I would share the fun birthday card that I made for my daughter. &nbsp;It was a little late because I didn't have the supplies to make it in time, but i think she thought it was worth the wait. &nbsp;Besides, she was away at University, so that bought me a little time! &nbsp;It didn't takre long before the candy was gone and the message was revealed. &nbsp;I used skittles in this card, but to be honest, they were a little bit big and got caught a few times. &nbsp;I think I need to find some slightly smaler candies for the next one.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wevRlpsnWKk/WPFIt_eR91I/AAAAAAAAF1U/O1t07VU8UcskDiQIIsZqLSx_M_55hwvAQCLcB/s1600/20170413_195205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wevRlpsnWKk/WPFIt_eR91I/AAAAAAAAF1U/O1t07VU8UcskDiQIIsZqLSx_M_55hwvAQCLcB/s640/20170413_195205.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LyhiW6QHeqQ/WPFIxnDev-I/AAAAAAAAF1Y/0ARp2fqqN28nS6Rtz0lmJxAlyiSsSqX2QCLcB/s1600/20170413_194142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LyhiW6QHeqQ/WPFIxnDev-I/AAAAAAAAF1Y/0ARp2fqqN28nS6Rtz0lmJxAlyiSsSqX2QCLcB/s640/20170413_194142.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l9YGH1jGiaA/WPBSmGt6QdI/AAAAAAAAF0o/b6r81ZvO848vczpdakqMfdInpMoxGx38gCLcB/s1600/20170413_222929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l9YGH1jGiaA/WPBSmGt6QdI/AAAAAAAAF0o/b6r81ZvO848vczpdakqMfdInpMoxGx38gCLcB/s640/20170413_222929.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />I did a second version while I was at it, just because it was fun! &nbsp;I may keep this one for myself. &nbsp;It is actually a work in progress because I need to add the candy before I can finish it.<br /><br />Sue Wilson designed this Working Candy Machine Card and the components (and it does require a few) are from Creative Expressions. &nbsp;I bought mine from <a href="http://www.scrappingreatdeals.com/home.php">Scrappin Great Deals</a>. &nbsp;Some of you may recognize the name from some of my previous posts. By the way, they recently moved and there was a glitch in their international shipping, but I caught up with them at Scrapfest and asked about that, because a couple of you had asked me, and I am happy to say they will soon be shipping internationally again, if they aren't already! &nbsp;And for those of you here in Canada, shipping is certainly no problem, and free with orders over $100. (SGD does not know that I am plugging them, lol, but I am just letting you know where I get a lot of my supplies. &nbsp;They have a lot of things I can't get at the local Michaels. I think I have developed a good report with them and I am comfortable ordering online with them. &nbsp;It was great to finally meet them at Scrapfest! &nbsp;I also order some things from Amazon.ca, but it usually takes a while for them to get new items)<br />&nbsp;There is a die set...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DgGnhcrTJRU/WPBSnRyERaI/AAAAAAAAF0s/RbZjmmZoWLkGyxs1BfAVNUcDxYjKVMV3gCLcB/s1600/20170413_225407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DgGnhcrTJRU/WPBSnRyERaI/AAAAAAAAF0s/RbZjmmZoWLkGyxs1BfAVNUcDxYjKVMV3gCLcB/s400/20170413_225407.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br />some fomecore inserts...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L1cMVVuHao8/WPBSrsGXvaI/AAAAAAAAF0w/9TIIlB57H2cdGgDl02XQm6lDgqDNOQbzACLcB/s1600/20170413_225256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L1cMVVuHao8/WPBSrsGXvaI/AAAAAAAAF0w/9TIIlB57H2cdGgDl02XQm6lDgqDNOQbzACLcB/s400/20170413_225256.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />some plastic "cups|. and handles<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q4fO4sNtaZI/WPFJV3e8K9I/AAAAAAAAF1k/Tii1-TSRoUEHH7rsMADiTLoB9yykd3KpgCLcB/s1600/20170413_225338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q4fO4sNtaZI/WPFJV3e8K9I/AAAAAAAAF1k/Tii1-TSRoUEHH7rsMADiTLoB9yykd3KpgCLcB/s320/20170413_225338.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You will require all those elements to make one of these working cards. &nbsp;There are 4 inserts in a package and 2 are required per unit. &nbsp;I bought some fomecore to try and create some of my own inserts, but I wasn't very good at cutting out the apertures, so I think I will get some more inserts. &nbsp;There are 6 cups in a package and 12 handles in a package.<br />I used some other dies from my stash and some sequins to embellish the card.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9aOeieJu3kc/WPFKKB_giaI/AAAAAAAAF1w/erkYbOwykocLQWxsIG0BWOIG9YlsINnoQCLcB/s1600/20170414_175721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9aOeieJu3kc/WPFKKB_giaI/AAAAAAAAF1w/erkYbOwykocLQWxsIG0BWOIG9YlsINnoQCLcB/s320/20170414_175721.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;I also wrapped some black tape around the edges of the the inserts before attaching the front and back so that the raw edges of the fomecore weren't visible.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2I4F06-9CQg/WPFJwllUVPI/AAAAAAAAF1o/iYewjN9QalYEppHw1UMz2Z3EWebQ1G8CACLcB/s1600/20170414_175351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2I4F06-9CQg/WPFJwllUVPI/AAAAAAAAF1o/iYewjN9QalYEppHw1UMz2Z3EWebQ1G8CACLcB/s320/20170414_175351.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eMX-HN4r5B8/WPFJx9WRw-I/AAAAAAAAF1s/hs-pEBzjBHAEZ32Pp3_P19Snpdtc_JJOQCLcB/s1600/20170414_175542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eMX-HN4r5B8/WPFJx9WRw-I/AAAAAAAAF1s/hs-pEBzjBHAEZ32Pp3_P19Snpdtc_JJOQCLcB/s320/20170414_175542.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I think that the next time I make one, I will die cut the the attachment that releases the candy out of matching card instead of white card.<br /><br />I could also use this die to make a flat "non-working" card. &nbsp;It is a really pretty image. &nbsp;So I feel that I will get a lot of use out of the set.<br />Here is a link to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EH7wE_qjM&amp;t=36s">Sue Wilson's video tutorial</a><br />Earlier in my post I mentioned Scrapfest, &nbsp;This is an event that happens twice a year near Toronto. &nbsp;T In the spring it happens in Kitchener (this seems to be the giggest event) and in the fall it is in Richmond Hill, which is a little closer to me. &nbsp;I always look forward to it. &nbsp;So, I will be posting my Scrapfest Haul, soon. &nbsp;So if you like haul posts, be sure to stop back here soon. &nbsp;Here is a link to a <a href="http://momentwithmimi.blogspot.ca/2016/09/scrapfest-craft-haul.html">previous Scrapfest haul</a><br />And here are a couple of&nbsp;<a href="http://momentwithmimi.blogspot.ca/2017/02/craft-supply-haul-video.html">SGD hauls</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://momentwithmimi.blogspot.ca/2016/11/a-craft-haul-from-sgd-and-few-more.html">SGD Haul</a><br />Well, I hope you enjoyed my latest post. &nbsp;Thank you so much for stopping by! &nbsp;Have an awesome day and a great weekend! &nbsp;xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-58847832947309751582017-04-10T00:38:00.002-04:002017-04-10T00:38:33.225-04:00My latest paintings, submissions to The 50th OAA Juried Art Show<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ymwGv-PJDWA/WOr7eZ0ZLJI/AAAAAAAAFuI/tN52j-AdvSU54Jm1T-N-mAKJZIduwKg8QCLcB/s1600/20170327_151245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ymwGv-PJDWA/WOr7eZ0ZLJI/AAAAAAAAFuI/tN52j-AdvSU54Jm1T-N-mAKJZIduwKg8QCLcB/s640/20170327_151245.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Tracks in Time" &nbsp;24 x 36 acrylic on canvas<br /><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;Well, I thought I would share some of the things that I have been up to lately. &nbsp;Thursday evening was the opening Gala to the 50th Oshawa Art Association Juried Art Show, on display at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. &nbsp;We submitted our paintings the previous Thursday. &nbsp;There were around 300 paintings submitted and room for 150 paintings in the show. &nbsp;This is my first time entering this juried show. &nbsp;It's just in the last year that I have decided that my skin is thick enough to attempt some juried shows. &nbsp;It was crazy busy when we brought in our paintings, and I cannot tell how beautiful the artwork coming through the door. &nbsp;On the way over, I was semi-confident, and thought I might get one or two in the show. &nbsp;When we arrived, and I was surrounded by all those gorgeous pieces, I thought I might be out of my league! &nbsp;We had to wait until Saturday evening to find out if we were in. &nbsp;You could submit from 1 - 3 paintings. &nbsp;I figured if I submitted three, I'd increase my odds of getting one in, lol. &nbsp;How it works is that you get a phone call to let you know that you have a painting accepted into the show. &nbsp;If your painting is declined, you do not get a call, and must pick it back up the next day. &nbsp;I was on pins and needles waiting until Saturday evening. <br />Well, the call actually came Saturday afternoon and I was stunned (and I am not just saying that out of false modesty) to discover that all three of my submissions had been accepted!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xFFbE17hvgI/WOr_yeeEmkI/AAAAAAAAFuU/iMCWlO6_OicQXRyuFPfox2q3afH-B8XzQCEw/s1600/IMG_3818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xFFbE17hvgI/WOr_yeeEmkI/AAAAAAAAFuU/iMCWlO6_OicQXRyuFPfox2q3afH-B8XzQCEw/s640/IMG_3818.JPG" width="310" /></a></div>"Identity: &nbsp;mixed media on canvas<br />Some of you may already be familiar with this one!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LrqU-hrWUcg/WOr_0RDwd-I/AAAAAAAAFuY/c2Gb97ltRxgW2DamEAE8FHN7U-kIoNzFQCLcB/s1600/20170329_215533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LrqU-hrWUcg/WOr_0RDwd-I/AAAAAAAAFuY/c2Gb97ltRxgW2DamEAE8FHN7U-kIoNzFQCLcB/s400/20170329_215533.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>&nbsp;"RAW" &nbsp;24 x 36 mixed media on canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>Three completely different works, in three different categories.<br />I am thrilled to report that "Tracks in Time" has found a loving new home to go to at the end of the show. &nbsp; That is another story that I will share if it is okay with my paintings new owner. &nbsp;But I can say this, sometimes things happen for a reason and I think this painting was meant to find it's way to this person.<br />I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by and have a look at my latest paintings. &nbsp;I hope you have enjoyed this latest post and I will be back soon to share some of &nbsp;the other things I've been up to lately.<br />Have an awesome day! &nbsp;xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-91828112463568378202017-03-22T19:29:00.000-04:002017-03-22T19:29:31.633-04:00Birthday card for my Dad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uRLx_9y4NdA/WNL520BZ0_I/AAAAAAAAFhY/ZTq_j9knIbo6qKok3Skqx_kACWJ2bCgDgCLcB/s1600/20170322_032159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uRLx_9y4NdA/WNL520BZ0_I/AAAAAAAAFhY/ZTq_j9knIbo6qKok3Skqx_kACWJ2bCgDgCLcB/s640/20170322_032159.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;I know it's been a little while since I've posted. &nbsp;Life just seems to have a way of keeping you busy, doesn't it? lol. &nbsp;Well, another thing I haven't done for a while is make a card. &nbsp;Today is my Dad's 78th birthday! &nbsp;So I made a card for him and thought I would share it with you. &nbsp;I don't know about the rest of you, but I find it a bit of a challenge making masculine cards. &nbsp;I don't really know why it's a challenge. &nbsp;Maybe it's because there isn't as many masculine themed stamps and dies as there are feminine. &nbsp;Or maybe it's just the way my creative mind works, I don't know. &nbsp;So when I see a stamp set that I can use to make some "man" themed cards or tags, I like to pick them up. &nbsp;I picked up both of these sets a while back with my Dad in mind. &nbsp;He loves vintage cars, so these were perfect. &nbsp;One set is by Chapel Road Stamps and the other is from Impression Obsession. &nbsp;I used some of my patterned paper from my stash and black Recollections card and a pre-made card &nbsp;I popped up the sentiment with foam tape to give the card a little dimension. &nbsp;All in all, this was a fairly simple card., I deliberately didn't make it too "fussy" in keeping with the masculine theme.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jfzk1vloXIM/WNL5Z6ZE8HI/AAAAAAAAFhQ/QTZZg7heL-coVQZhPeRV9VYzi4iYW0SywCLcB/s1600/20170321_223427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jfzk1vloXIM/WNL5Z6ZE8HI/AAAAAAAAFhQ/QTZZg7heL-coVQZhPeRV9VYzi4iYW0SywCLcB/s400/20170321_223427.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qdFcKZCk6k8/WNL5cOaqZYI/AAAAAAAAFhU/kQHWtBNKqa4NDphkTJjkHpLJzHgCKuFJgCLcB/s1600/20170321_223439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qdFcKZCk6k8/WNL5cOaqZYI/AAAAAAAAFhU/kQHWtBNKqa4NDphkTJjkHpLJzHgCKuFJgCLcB/s400/20170321_223439.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-44Ote9KnnN0/WNMHHn-I_2I/AAAAAAAAFhw/d7TflCfhjyMLl82YgYGJZ5eIIwPzJWR1ACLcB/s1600/IMG_20150415_121345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-44Ote9KnnN0/WNMHHn-I_2I/AAAAAAAAFhw/d7TflCfhjyMLl82YgYGJZ5eIIwPzJWR1ACLcB/s320/IMG_20150415_121345.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not bad for 78! &nbsp;(actually, this pic is about a year old, he hates getting his picture taken!)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Well, Dad liked his card and I hope you do, too!<br />Thanks so much for popping in, have an awesome day! &nbsp;xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-55361823430088947992017-02-25T01:53:00.000-05:002017-02-25T01:57:55.665-05:00A craft haul from Amazon!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MdBdrIUTrRs/WLEfzzmEytI/AAAAAAAAFPI/Fh3lqhnSE8wAnpftASpmLGIaz0RIWIKJACLcB/s1600/IMG_4296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MdBdrIUTrRs/WLEfzzmEytI/AAAAAAAAFPI/Fh3lqhnSE8wAnpftASpmLGIaz0RIWIKJACLcB/s640/IMG_4296.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hello my friends! &nbsp;I am back with another craft haul video, the one from Amazon that I mentioned in my previous post. &nbsp;This is another collective haul from a few orders I had placed before and after Christmas. Lots of goodies that I am anxious to use. &nbsp;I have been busy painting , so I haven't had a chance to use any of my new crafty treasures yet this year. &nbsp;I am going to do some art journalling this year and I also have the urge to try some ATCs. &nbsp;So you can look forward to seeing some of these treasures in action soon!</div><div>So please have a look at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4igw3t7yXM&amp;t=2s">my craft haul from Amazon</a>&nbsp;video. &nbsp;Let me know what items you would like to see me use. &nbsp;My intention is to make tutorial videos, tips and techniques videos and to share some of my artwork as well as some of the art shows I participate in. &nbsp;If you have been enjoying my blog, then please subscribe to my YouTube channel and hopefully you will enjoy that as well. &nbsp;I am looking forward to feeling even more connected to all of you!<br />AND, for any of you that are interested (and I realize it has taken me a while to &nbsp;get on board), I &nbsp;am now on Instagram&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/mimi.johnson358/<br />Thanks so much for joining me today and thank you so much for all the support over my first year of blogging. &nbsp;I have really been enjoying it and I hope you have enjoyed my efforts. &nbsp;So this will be a new year for some more new things (new for me, anyways!). &nbsp;I am planning on doing some art journalling and some ATCs along with the other things that I love to do. &nbsp;I am hoping to share this with some videos.<br />Have an awesome and creative day! &nbsp;xo</div></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-44060207115819072642017-02-23T19:28:00.000-05:002017-03-10T10:53:22.565-05:00Craft supply haul (video) from SGD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jxdx2EHug1Q/WK97DuG4pZI/AAAAAAAAFOs/ffSafbw14j0D4qsvySfkey3nQIrKXbr9gCLcB/s1600/IMG_4299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jxdx2EHug1Q/WK97DuG4pZI/AAAAAAAAFOs/ffSafbw14j0D4qsvySfkey3nQIrKXbr9gCLcB/s640/IMG_4299.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;I am back with another haul. &nbsp;This is a collective haul from SGD. &nbsp;There are a few different orders here from over the last few months. &nbsp;Some pre-Christmas sales and some post. &nbsp;SGD always has some sort of big sale every Wednesday.<br />Good news! &nbsp;I'm so excited! I have finally made my first haul video! &nbsp;So I am anxious to share it with you. &nbsp;I hope you like it. &nbsp;This is actually the first "personal" video I have made where i actually speak. &nbsp;My intention is to make some card-making / art tutorials. &nbsp;So you can look forward to seeing some of the products you see in this haul actually in use. &nbsp;Maybe you can even leave a comment and let me know what you would like to see me use. <br />Without further adieu, here is the link to my video!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu98YNCDGs8&amp;t=9s">Craft supply haul from SGD</a><br />Here is a kink to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.scrappingreatdeals.com/home.php">Scrappin' Great Deals (SGD)</a><br /><br />I have also placed a few orders with Amazon over the last few months and I will be sharing that haul video soon as well.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to everyone who has a look at my new video. &nbsp;Please give me a thumbs up and subscribe if you would like to see more!<br />Have an awesome and creative day! &nbsp;xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-10658308634712313192017-02-19T01:20:00.002-05:002017-02-19T01:20:41.897-05:00"Identity" A closer video look at my mixed media painting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/neuArdqvWAs/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/neuArdqvWAs?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br />Hello mu friends! &nbsp;I have been making a few videos lately. &nbsp;As you may know, if you have watched any, the are amateur as I am a newbie and just getting my feet wet. &nbsp;Here is another very short video. &nbsp;A closer look at my mixed media painting, "Identity" &nbsp;I know &nbsp;some of you have seen this painting already, but for those of you that haven't, please have a look. &nbsp;For those of you that have, maybe you want to have a second look?<br />I have to say that I always feel a connection to my creations. &nbsp;That doesn't mean I can't let go of my work as I know some artists have a hard time doing. &nbsp;As a matter of fact, it really gives me a sense of joy and fulfillment to see one of my paintings, or cards, or tags or Gelli prints go into the hands of someone who loves them enough to take them home. &nbsp;I know they will be cherished, which makes me feel wonderful. &nbsp;The truth is though, that I do feel more of a connection to certain pieces. &nbsp;For some reason, this is one painting that I feel particularly attached to. While I will certainly be ecstatic to see it find a loving new home, it will be bittersweet, as I will also feel sad to see "Identity" go. &nbsp;Perhaps that is why I have posted it a couple of times and created this short video.<br />For anyone that likes this painting and is interested in seeing how I made it, please have a look at&nbsp;<a href="http://momentwithmimi.blogspot.ca/2016/10/identity-evolution-of-mixed-media.html">this post</a>&nbsp;to see my process.<br />As for the videos, that is my goal for this year, to create videos and work on my YouTube channel. &nbsp;There will be videos of my art, our shows, some haul videos and, hopefully my focus, art and craft tutorials.<br />If you like my few short videos and what I have been sharing here on my blog, please subscribe to my YouTube channel and give me some thumbs up!<br />And I know this is long overdue, but I am finally on Instagram for anyone who is interested. Find me &nbsp;mimi.johnson358<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! &nbsp;Have and awesome and artful day!</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-6520730069196742972017-02-11T04:55:00.002-05:002017-02-11T04:55:55.004-05:00"Paint What You Love" juried Art Show<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NQvYffYdx8M/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NQvYffYdx8M?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;There has been a lot going on lately. Here is something else I have been up to. &nbsp;Ajax Creative Arts, , is currently showing a juried art show in the Kent Farndale Gallery in Port Perry, On. &nbsp;So I have another video tour for you! &nbsp;As I mentioned in my last post, I am no expert when it comes to videos, a total newbie! &nbsp;But, I did a little editing with this one and added some captions. &nbsp;Baby steps. &nbsp;Well, I hope you enjoy it. &nbsp;This is just a quick look at our show and certainly doesn't do it justice. &nbsp;There is a lot of wonderful art and we are quite proud of our exhibit.<br />Kim Robertson won "Best in Show" and there were four awards of excellence that were won by Bonnie Lusty, Margaret Brackley, Wayne Prisque and Dale Cameron. &nbsp;We were pleasantly surprised to be joined by Kent Farndale, herself, at our reception and honoured to have her present Kim with the "Best in Show" award.<br />Our reception was buzzing with people and a great success. &nbsp;Here are a few photos as well. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy our video tour<br />Many thanks go out to the members that made this show happen. &nbsp;Spearheaded by Margaret Brackley along with Rola and Chas Burke. &nbsp;Many months of hard work. &nbsp;And thanks to our juroist, Mirek Bialy, hoping he is feeling better!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5IyvTPyPng/WJ7ZCHzvR2I/AAAAAAAAFIQ/zUbAB6yD7Ww6yI-wwwrzRD1vN3ues-1_QCLcB/s1600/IMG_3820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5IyvTPyPng/WJ7ZCHzvR2I/AAAAAAAAFIQ/zUbAB6yD7Ww6yI-wwwrzRD1vN3ues-1_QCLcB/s320/IMG_3820.JPG" width="161" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0nUrYDg8jVc/WJ7aXKNr89I/AAAAAAAAFIk/USy0c7TtmhonMw4wkWAdzG4PRSFRkFRxACLcB/s1600/IMG_3976%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="155" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0nUrYDg8jVc/WJ7aXKNr89I/AAAAAAAAFIk/USy0c7TtmhonMw4wkWAdzG4PRSFRkFRxACLcB/s320/IMG_3976%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These were my two paintings in the show<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by. &nbsp;I hope you enjoyed my video, as amateur as it is, lol.</span><br /><div>&nbsp;I am hoping to try some tutorial videos, so stay tuned!<br /><div>Have an awesome and creative day!<br /><br /></div></div></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-85546724095024809682017-02-10T00:25:00.000-05:002017-02-10T00:25:12.565-05:00My Art Exhibit at Ajax Town Hall<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2s_Z013LfBM/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2s_Z013LfBM?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;Sorry for the long absence, I have been busy painting. &nbsp;I have just hung &nbsp;some of my artwork today at the Ajax Town Hall. &nbsp;It will be on display until March 8th. &nbsp;I thought I would create a short video so that I could share my exhibit with you! &nbsp;Please note that I am not a professional when it comes to videos, so please be kind, lol! &nbsp;I am actually quite proud of myself that I have managed to post one.. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy it.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! &nbsp;I should be able to post a little more frequently now with new projects, and if I am brave, maybe some new videos!<br />Have an awesome and creative day! &nbsp;xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-64808121240865255532017-01-26T00:37:00.000-05:002017-01-26T00:41:35.986-05:00Alchol ink on glass pendant video tutorial by Margaret Brackley<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EEJTsuAV_KQ/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EEJTsuAV_KQ?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;I have a special treat for you today. &nbsp;My alcohol ink workshop posts have been some of my most popular with all of you. &nbsp;What's not to love about those beautifully vibrant inks. &nbsp;One thing I have mentioned is how stunning the glass pendants always turn out. &nbsp;My friend, Margaret Brackley teaches the alcohol ink workshops that I have been featuring on my blog. &nbsp;She has started a YouTube channel and I am so happy to share her first tutorial! &nbsp;If you enjoyed looking at the photos from our workshop, you will love this video. &nbsp;If you like alcohol ink, you will want to subscribe to her channel because she creates wonderful works of art &nbsp;using a variety of techniques, and this is just the first of more tutorials to come!<br />Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you check out Margaret's video. <br />Have an awesome day everyone! &nbsp;xo<br /><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-57267380911491562392017-01-23T01:51:00.000-05:002017-01-23T01:51:08.176-05:00New "Tags" page and up-dated "Paintings" and "Cards" pages<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PSlf-NImuLk/WIWnTaZ4cJI/AAAAAAAAE_g/ZwbyvioJcMw76PX5VSVvOe34eRT-5lytgCLcB/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PSlf-NImuLk/WIWnTaZ4cJI/AAAAAAAAE_g/ZwbyvioJcMw76PX5VSVvOe34eRT-5lytgCLcB/s640/001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my friends!<br />I don;t have a post for today, but I did want to let you know, for those who may be interested, I have added a new page to my blog, "Tags". &nbsp;I did many tags last year for the One Little Tag Craft Challenge, all of which are posted on my blog. &nbsp;I thought I would do a page of tags so that it could easily be scrolled through for anyone who likes tags or is looking for some tag or card inspiration.<br />I have also added some photos to my "Cards" page and my "Paintings" page.<br />Please have a look if those are of interest to you.<br />Have an amazing day everyone! &nbsp;xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-2538373102605939072017-01-20T01:42:00.000-05:002017-01-20T01:49:04.971-05:00Stamperia Demo and Haul - I thought it was only available in Europe, but it's available in Toronto!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yjS9y5m-lqg/WIBuOGXx9XI/AAAAAAAAE0A/RuCDQizJ5Ew3FBEoDeN_avRQW4klYysBACEw/s1600/IMG_4246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yjS9y5m-lqg/WIBuOGXx9XI/AAAAAAAAE0A/RuCDQizJ5Ew3FBEoDeN_avRQW4klYysBACEw/s640/IMG_4246.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello my friends! &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a post about another product that I am so excited about! &nbsp;I had seen a few videos using &nbsp;<a href="http://www.stamperia.com/" target="_blank">Stamperia</a> products on YouTube. &nbsp;I knew it was a European company (from Italy) and I figured I would never get my hands on any of it. &nbsp;Some of you that have been following my blog may know that I belong to a few different art groups and associations. &nbsp;The club I am most closely involved with is Ajax Creative Arts. &nbsp;It is my job within the club to organize demos and workshops. &nbsp;One of the other members of the group, Lydja, approached me &nbsp;a while back and told me that she worked with &nbsp;someone who would be interested in doing a workshop or demo at our club. &nbsp;I spoke to Nahla on the phone and as she was describing the product, I discovered it was Stamperia! &nbsp;I was so excited! &nbsp;As far as I know, she is the only distributor, at this time, in North America!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So on Wednesday afternoon, Nahla and her lovely daughter came to our club to introduce us to the Stamperia line of products. &nbsp;The catolouge is quite thick, this company&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">offers a multitude of products. &nbsp;They have paints, sprays, pastes, gorgeous collage and decoupage papers, stamps, stencils, transfers, transfer gels, a wonderful crackle paste, patinas, and the list goes on and on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These products can be used for mixed media, art journallung, crafting, decorative painting, home Decor, fabric painting etc. etc. &nbsp;etc!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nahla brought a few samples of some finished projects and did a great demo for us using a variety of different products. &nbsp;We only had a couple of hours, so we steered the demo in the direction that we thought would appeal most to our artist members. &nbsp;but there are so many more things for the creative soul to try. &nbsp;I have added a couple of links below to videos I saw before I had even spoken to Nahla. &nbsp;There is a mixed media canvas and an art journalling page, some of the things I was interested in. &nbsp;But I encourage you to visit the Stamperia website, there is a link above, and search Stamperia on YouTube for many great videos, if you are interested.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please enjoy some photos from our demo. &nbsp;I had asked Nahla if she could bring in some product that we could purchase. &nbsp;What you see in the pictures are just a tiny sampling of what's available. &nbsp;We had a lot of fun looking through the beautiful papers, stamps, stencils, paints, pastes etc. &nbsp;I was surprised were reasonable ans comparable &nbsp;with similar products more widely available here.. &nbsp;I guess I just assumed that because they were imported and shipped from Italy, there would be a higher price point. &nbsp;Sometimes it's nice to be wrong!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We will be planning a workshop soon! (which I will also share)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_NdFZC5nOs/WIBt56lXwuI/AAAAAAAAEzQ/7ngVlK5qE88LFwm3zZJF99Dk3tIH2sSOgCLcB/s1600/20170118_133608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_NdFZC5nOs/WIBt56lXwuI/AAAAAAAAEzQ/7ngVlK5qE88LFwm3zZJF99Dk3tIH2sSOgCLcB/s400/20170118_133608.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Please excuse all the mess in the background. &nbsp;Our art club also shares space with a theatre group who uses the space as a prop drop-off ground (please also excuse my annoyance, lol)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SkStySGm3GM/WIBt-QJn3PI/AAAAAAAAEzc/HRQ7g-WlEvUUzzZOqVxLMOFzGSDP8XtswCLcB/s400/20170118_134045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_p6ulK02Dg/WIBt_uYjVZI/AAAAAAAAEzg/qx6qWvLauTkxPqJNZ3lSmuZ4vc9BFHlbwCLcB/s1600/20170118_134310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_p6ulK02Dg/WIBt_uYjVZI/AAAAAAAAEzg/qx6qWvLauTkxPqJNZ3lSmuZ4vc9BFHlbwCLcB/s400/20170118_134310.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ikeygVzD3k/WIBuCSAi2pI/AAAAAAAAEzo/GQTO5AMygP8Szs5iiAXCq53V06C8PYLNACLcB/s1600/20170118_134317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ikeygVzD3k/WIBuCSAi2pI/AAAAAAAAEzo/GQTO5AMygP8Szs5iiAXCq53V06C8PYLNACLcB/s400/20170118_134317.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We took a little break to allow for some drying time and had some fun looking through the products that Nahla brought.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kAEHQWgW6f0/WIBuDWmbs6I/AAAAAAAAEzs/GhK1V1mEDg0LfPdpWTDuy5Xa1P0JjubagCLcB/s1600/20170118_141046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kAEHQWgW6f0/WIBuDWmbs6I/AAAAAAAAEzs/GhK1V1mEDg0LfPdpWTDuy5Xa1P0JjubagCLcB/s400/20170118_141046.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AulKk6TGH1I/WIBuEeNywFI/AAAAAAAAEzw/XxBXS9x7ZM05gmWsG6yxIlKybfDshwrygCLcB/s1600/20170118_141100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AulKk6TGH1I/WIBuEeNywFI/AAAAAAAAEzw/XxBXS9x7ZM05gmWsG6yxIlKybfDshwrygCLcB/s400/20170118_141100.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VEiRMpJp72s/WIBuGuzbCwI/AAAAAAAAEz0/JO34brCJTxkvFNNtq2XolwESbnDSrfI3QCLcB/s1600/20170118_141100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VEiRMpJp72s/WIBuGuzbCwI/AAAAAAAAEz0/JO34brCJTxkvFNNtq2XolwESbnDSrfI3QCLcB/s400/20170118_141100.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yrLdYvGB2uM/WIBuIVHWugI/AAAAAAAAEz4/zVGxqZDKNB0xJSWhfh2C7jDOcCr8pEx8ACLcB/s1600/20170118_141244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yrLdYvGB2uM/WIBuIVHWugI/AAAAAAAAEz4/zVGxqZDKNB0xJSWhfh2C7jDOcCr8pEx8ACLcB/s400/20170118_141244.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-98uTq3zCiHQ/WIBuLvlMWMI/AAAAAAAAEz8/7Q97tYP7rCAZM9_18689gmAnHMbv5ariACLcB/s1600/IMG_4245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-98uTq3zCiHQ/WIBuLvlMWMI/AAAAAAAAEz8/7Q97tYP7rCAZM9_18689gmAnHMbv5ariACLcB/s320/IMG_4245.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are the goodies &nbsp;that I purchased (to start with!)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XsUQcNtHtoY/WIBuSFKMVdI/AAAAAAAAE0I/FOJqV54YCzIjJa1bdKH3F58jIlF90dLhQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XsUQcNtHtoY/WIBuSFKMVdI/AAAAAAAAE0I/FOJqV54YCzIjJa1bdKH3F58jIlF90dLhQCLcB/s320/IMG_4248.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QnrxqTJSu28/WIBuTv_K1YI/AAAAAAAAE0M/NUKWEEkIjOoW6UAYpGWXhhfjQ_bITmLmQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QnrxqTJSu28/WIBuTv_K1YI/AAAAAAAAE0M/NUKWEEkIjOoW6UAYpGWXhhfjQ_bITmLmQCLcB/s320/IMG_4249.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This crackle paste is different finish than any of the others I have tried, so I am looking forward to trying it. &nbsp;It might be fun to combine it with different &nbsp;crackle mediums throughout a canvas for some different textures</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q0YTkdSH_lA/WIBuXp7Xj5I/AAAAAAAAE0Y/DpvjzlbFs5ACCMNpK3hg0tkZL2B0sTMdACLcB/s1600/IMG_4252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q0YTkdSH_lA/WIBuXp7Xj5I/AAAAAAAAE0Y/DpvjzlbFs5ACCMNpK3hg0tkZL2B0sTMdACLcB/s320/IMG_4252.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZ9N-WAhl5Q/WIBua9BC5dI/AAAAAAAAE0k/abfJQ6k0KDEEEAOlv3A3XQjmUY7vyo73ACLcB/s1600/IMG_4255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZ9N-WAhl5Q/WIBua9BC5dI/AAAAAAAAE0k/abfJQ6k0KDEEEAOlv3A3XQjmUY7vyo73ACLcB/s320/IMG_4255.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SqVsQYNQbjY/WIBue1Ei61I/AAAAAAAAE0w/j23G2Zv_P0w0t08ncC0UkLnhrJXNIHx4ACLcB/s1600/IMG_4258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SqVsQYNQbjY/WIBue1Ei61I/AAAAAAAAE0w/j23G2Zv_P0w0t08ncC0UkLnhrJXNIHx4ACLcB/s320/IMG_4258.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br />Here is a mixed media canvas video by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se9RG9__bUw" target="_blank">Nicoletta Zanella</a>&nbsp;using Stamperia products.<br />Here is an art journal page using Stamperia products by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3gjoVSeWTg" target="_blank">Vicky Papaioannou</a>&nbsp;who's work I just love!<br /><br />Well, Nahla casually mentioned that she was heading to a trade show in Arizona this weekend. &nbsp;I'm so jealous, she is off to CHA!!! &nbsp;That is one show I would love to go to. I hope she has a wonderful time, I'm sure it will be a lot of fun!<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by! &nbsp;i hope you have enjoyed hearing about our demo and will check out Stamperia. &nbsp;Have an awesome and creative day! &nbsp;xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-62597815462065925052017-01-19T02:25:00.000-05:002017-01-19T02:25:04.379-05:00Jane Davenport Haul!!! and Happy New Year!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrNj8rptEBU/WIBbRoIPVeI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/gYSXXtWotL45YMdNe_6l_kSbToP390TeQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrNj8rptEBU/WIBbRoIPVeI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/gYSXXtWotL45YMdNe_6l_kSbToP390TeQCLcB/s640/IMG_4261.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my friends and Happy New Year! &nbsp;Things have been a little crazy around here and I can't believe t's already the middle of January, and this is my first post of the year.. &nbsp;I hope everyone is great, settling into 2017 and anticipating lots of wonderful things this year. &nbsp;I don't really make "resolutions", but I do have a mental list of some things tat I'd like to try this year.<br />Last year was a year for several new things for me. &nbsp;I have to admit, I'm a little "old school" when it comes to technology, but I'm trying! &nbsp;I started this blog last January, my first and only (so far!). &nbsp;I still don't really know what I'm doing and have a lot to learn, but I am having so much fun with it. &nbsp;I love sharing with all of you. &nbsp;I love seeing that people from all over the world have stopped in to have a peek at what I have been up to. &nbsp;I think it is so amazing to feel connected to people in so many countries. &nbsp;My original intent with this blog, was to share my art and cards with my sister, who I haven't seen for several years and who lives 3000 miles away. &nbsp;I had text Kerry some photos of of cards that Ii had been making and she was interested in trying some as well. &nbsp;I thought this would be a great way to craft together. &nbsp;We could speak on the phone and them I could show her what I was talking about in my blog and share different ideas and techniques with her.<br />I also joined some FB groups for the first time. &nbsp;The first one i joined was &nbsp;the One Little Tag Craft Challenge, (which is continuing this year, in case anyone is interested in checking it out) &nbsp;So I made tags for the first time, which I really love making. &nbsp;The idea behind the challenge was to try and make on little tag a day, just to stimulate your creativity. &nbsp;Once a day isn't always possible, but that doesn't matter. &nbsp;To be honest, I haven't made a tag yet this year. &nbsp;I started off really well last year but sometimes life gets in the way of art projects, or sometimes other art projects get in the way of tags. &nbsp;It still didn't matter, you can jump in and out as much as you like. &nbsp;But I have to tell you, it really kept me inspired. &nbsp;So you will find many many tags on my blog. &nbsp;I also joined some great Google communities. &nbsp;I have found that people are so kind and supportive and it is so motivating. &nbsp;So thank you to any of you who may be a part of the FB groups and G+ communities I am in. &nbsp;I will share links at the end to some of those wonderful groups I participate in.<br />I know I am a little slow with my technology, but I have set up an Instagram account. &nbsp;I haven't posted anything yet, but once I get going I will share that as well. So that was one thing I wanted to do this year. Another goal this year is to do some crafting videos, so hopefully I will have some of those to share on my YouTube channel as well. &nbsp;I have never done any art journalling, that is something I'd like to do this year. &nbsp;There are other little creative challenges I think I will be trying throughout the year as well.<br />I hope you are inspired to try some new creative endeavors this year. &nbsp;I would love to hear some of the ideas on your list. &nbsp;It might spark even more new interests for me, or others that may read this.<br /><br />NOW, without further adieu, let's get to Jane Davenport!!! &nbsp;I was so excited to see so many YouTube videos showing that her product was now available. &nbsp;Then I was disappointed, because there was nothing at my local Michaels (I believe this is exclusive to Michaels) and when I searched Michaels Canada, nothing came up for Jane Davenport. &nbsp;Alas, I thought, it must only be in the US. &nbsp;Well, I did not give up my search and I am so happy to report that the Jane Davenport line IS also in Canada, although it is not at every store. &nbsp;I was also very pleased to discover that they were not a crazy price point, (especially with coupons!) and some items were quite reasonable even without the coupons.<br />What I am sharing is a collective haul from a couple of different Michaels stores spanning a distance of 4 towns! &nbsp;I have not tried any of this product yet, and I will be sure to share with you what I think of it when I do. &nbsp;Most of the reviews (all actually) that I have seen have been good, so I was pretty confident making my purchases &nbsp;There are many more items in the line, including water colours, pens journals, rub-ons and more. &nbsp;I will probably get some more things down the line, but I did manage to &nbsp;get most of what I wanted.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRRLvoX9i00/WIBb4t37I8I/AAAAAAAAEyY/aiMG09okrSUPxq83wKvh6Fd17sBA34jpACLcB/s1600/IMG_4263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRRLvoX9i00/WIBb4t37I8I/AAAAAAAAEyY/aiMG09okrSUPxq83wKvh6Fd17sBA34jpACLcB/s400/IMG_4263.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am excited to try these pencils, they supposedly play very well with paint and other media</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilSSMR5xqkU/WIBb7q7z61I/AAAAAAAAEyc/tsghnQBaDEAuOV5r3bRc-krwu61FCgcqACLcB/s1600/IMG_4265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilSSMR5xqkU/WIBb7q7z61I/AAAAAAAAEyc/tsghnQBaDEAuOV5r3bRc-krwu61FCgcqACLcB/s400/IMG_4265.JPG" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I actually have a lot of Gesso and matte and other mediums that I use in my &nbsp;painting, but I thought I would try these anyways. &nbsp;They are a handy size to keep with my crafting supplies</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ie90y1RrkY/WIBb9oe5afI/AAAAAAAAEyg/XOpHP3CbiKAfJYo3Xabr56vG8Q234gDowCLcB/s1600/IMG_4267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ie90y1RrkY/WIBb9oe5afI/AAAAAAAAEyg/XOpHP3CbiKAfJYo3Xabr56vG8Q234gDowCLcB/s400/IMG_4267.JPG" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All these stamps were a very good price point, in my opinion. &nbsp;They were $8, or maybe even $8.99 (Cdn), so probably even less in the US.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k-JnvvE9YYk/WIBb_rnnmOI/AAAAAAAAEyk/FcUEEv9ZvU8rskS_L4GzPs8b4d8C8_wqgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k-JnvvE9YYk/WIBb_rnnmOI/AAAAAAAAEyk/FcUEEv9ZvU8rskS_L4GzPs8b4d8C8_wqgCLcB/s400/IMG_4268.JPG" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This stamp set is going to be so fun to play with, creating different faces!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CZIv1YPWz_w/WIBcETQ26oI/AAAAAAAAEyo/fzCbCZjGSAsBjiLY-s36riAAJtsmnvSFwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CZIv1YPWz_w/WIBcETQ26oI/AAAAAAAAEyo/fzCbCZjGSAsBjiLY-s36riAAJtsmnvSFwCLcB/s400/IMG_4272.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCDWD5t-0gc/WIBcF2K7L6I/AAAAAAAAEys/JzLyZgdxNpY9HV6wuEe6UZB-hz3GG_8QQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4273.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCDWD5t-0gc/WIBcF2K7L6I/AAAAAAAAEys/JzLyZgdxNpY9HV6wuEe6UZB-hz3GG_8QQCLcB/s400/IMG_4273.JPG" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am also looking forward to giving these a try, especially the white, I am always on the hunt for good white pens for mixed media.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cg1C3O20Fmo/WIBcHketopI/AAAAAAAAEyw/eKHyxyHua8w_ZRHjwdUy5bZXf3I88otjwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cg1C3O20Fmo/WIBcHketopI/AAAAAAAAEyw/eKHyxyHua8w_ZRHjwdUy5bZXf3I88otjwCLcB/s400/IMG_4275.JPG" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How cool are these!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s1owglO1NGE/WIBcI7XtJ0I/AAAAAAAAEy0/Z4qlKpObsSkU8i1epTuys26YsAuzrl2RgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s1owglO1NGE/WIBcI7XtJ0I/AAAAAAAAEy0/Z4qlKpObsSkU8i1epTuys26YsAuzrl2RgCLcB/s400/IMG_4277.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funny story, my friend Lynn was with me for the majority of my Jane Davenport hunt. &nbsp;We were both looking for the stencils but couldn't find them at either store. &nbsp;Lo and behold, when I got home I discoed that the stencils were in with the paints. &nbsp;It did say that on the packaging, but we missed it in our excitement.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N4kOscQ3lgc/WIBcKYikdXI/AAAAAAAAEy4/gzC7aLji7v4LhNIJKEaFZtImw4StXxdlACLcB/s1600/IMG_4279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N4kOscQ3lgc/WIBcKYikdXI/AAAAAAAAEy4/gzC7aLji7v4LhNIJKEaFZtImw4StXxdlACLcB/s400/IMG_4279.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am looking forward to giving my new stash some creative love. &nbsp;However, I am also busy painting as I will be displaying my art at the Ajax Town hall soon, and I am hoping to have some fresh new works, which I will share. &nbsp;So, now that I have all my Jane Davenport goodies, before they sold out, I will reluctantly have to put them aside for a little while. &nbsp;But next month, I'm sure I will have someting to share, so make sure to check back. &nbsp;It would be great to hear what any of you, who have the new products, think of them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by, here's to a wonderful creative year together! xo</div><br />Here are slinks to some of the different groups and communities I have been enjoying, I hope you can check them out.<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneLittleTag2016/" target="_blank">One Little Tag Craft Challenge</a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Facethescraps/" target="_blank">Facethescraps</a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/107014905097987110253" target="_blank">Creating and Sharing Mixed Media Art</a>&nbsp;,<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102675829960327649098" target="_blank">All Things Mixed Media Art!</a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109488046506790209024" target="_blank">Krafters Kommunity</a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/105297573267770527742" target="_blank">Card Making Haven</a></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-51688839949589677702016-12-30T01:13:00.000-05:002016-12-30T01:13:29.191-05:00A few more Christmas Cards - Using one basic layout<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0-VCMc32tCY/WGX3kD_bUnI/AAAAAAAAEq8/kWMpcG1KUg0Of_CAW96bVx2qjntW0oQCgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0-VCMc32tCY/WGX3kD_bUnI/AAAAAAAAEq8/kWMpcG1KUg0Of_CAW96bVx2qjntW0oQCgCLcB/s640/IMG_4196.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my friends. &nbsp;As I mentioned in yesterdays post, I have created a few more cards using the same basic layout as the card I did for my friend <a href="http://momentwithmimi.blogspot.ca/2016/12/merry-christmas-card-with-some-reverse.html" target="_blank">Margaret</a>. &nbsp;Each one is a little different and unique, but a lot of the work could be done at the same time, assembly line style. &nbsp;All the stock could be cut at the same time, all the pieces cold be die cut at the same time and the assembly could be done at the same time. &nbsp;What I like about doing some mass producing of cards is that it is a definite time saver . &nbsp;What I'm not crazy about when it comes to mass producing cards, is that they are all the same and often one layer and fairly simple...sometimes. &nbsp;Don't get me wrong. &nbsp;There are some very beautiful and elegant, yet simple, one or two layer cards that are very effective (I should make a point of trying to make some of them, actually!). &nbsp;If you have a lot of cards or invitations too make, that is certainly a wise way to go. &nbsp;Bottom line, they are all still hand-made with love. &nbsp;I like to go somewhere in the middle. &nbsp;Using common elements is much more time efficient, but changing up the patterned paper, or colour of stock, the stamped images or the arrangement of the elements is one way to keep each card unique and personal. &nbsp;Sometimes, the creation of one card will inspire you to create more because you like how it turned out. &nbsp;This was the case here. &nbsp;I liked the way Margaret's card turned out, but that card was very personal too her and her husband because of the dogs., so I made some changes.<br />These cards definitely still took &nbsp;quire a bit longer than a single layer mass produced card, as each piece was distressed and inked and die cut or trimmed. &nbsp;But they were quicker than designing four cards from scratch. &nbsp;Often, I find that the designing of a card takes the most time. &nbsp;Another good reason to recycle one that you like. &nbsp;You can take one basic layout and keep it as simple, or make it as complex, as you like. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-31nxTOFJdjU/WGX5CwNYA9I/AAAAAAAAEro/XNYqYBRHEgcwDA_BkToKf5Skpms8vhWfACLcB/s1600/IMG_4205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-31nxTOFJdjU/WGX5CwNYA9I/AAAAAAAAEro/XNYqYBRHEgcwDA_BkToKf5Skpms8vhWfACLcB/s320/IMG_4205.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VFuu6GQy--0/WGX5TO28E0I/AAAAAAAAErs/hfUkSaVNEToZaD5BXm7QtyJGB_-m0Us0QCLcB/s1600/IMG_4208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VFuu6GQy--0/WGX5TO28E0I/AAAAAAAAErs/hfUkSaVNEToZaD5BXm7QtyJGB_-m0Us0QCLcB/s320/IMG_4208.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I don't typically follow a card sketch, but there are some great ones on-line that can get you going when you are stumped. &nbsp;One that I have used is&nbsp;<a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mojo Monday</a>. &nbsp;They have loads of card sketches and do contests and challenges as well. &nbsp;So if you find yourself stuck when trying to create a card, go back to some of your favourite cards that you have already created for some inspiration, or if you want to try something totally new, try finding a sketch on-line.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_8qZvzj3_3o/WGX6pa4uM0I/AAAAAAAAEr4/ixBo5J43w5UMR7gR1gtFbwUkpruRKsNwwCLcB/s1600/Mojo%2BMonday.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_8qZvzj3_3o/WGX6pa4uM0I/AAAAAAAAEr4/ixBo5J43w5UMR7gR1gtFbwUkpruRKsNwwCLcB/s320/Mojo%2BMonday.gif" width="232" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is an example of a Mojo Monday card sketch, follow the link above to have a look at more sketches</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Well, I hope this will be helpful when you find yourself in a creative card rut, which happens to most card makers at some point, and are looking for that little push.<br />Thank you so much for stopping by. &nbsp;I am looking forward to sharing lots of cards and art and posts with you in 2017. &nbsp;Please let me know in the comments if there is anything &nbsp;you would like to see on my blog and I will do my best to make it happen.<br />Have an awesome and artful day! xo</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-33746213595028926842016-12-29T03:44:00.000-05:002016-12-29T03:44:06.049-05:00Merry Christmas Card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-44rkFouoTSY/WGTIOa4m0aI/AAAAAAAAEqg/-7WSORr37sEm41Ed9oAKWEXozUw9Q3-_wCLcB/s1600/IMG_4189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-44rkFouoTSY/WGTIOa4m0aI/AAAAAAAAEqg/-7WSORr37sEm41Ed9oAKWEXozUw9Q3-_wCLcB/s640/IMG_4189.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello my friends! &nbsp;Sorry that I have been absent for a bit, but this season is such a busy time. &nbsp;I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday filled with family and friends and lots of love. &nbsp; My sister is requesting more Christmas cards, she is not ready to give up the season. &nbsp;So for the next little while I am going to continue with the Christmas cards. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one that I made using a similar layout to the last card that I posted. &nbsp;I wasn't going to post this card, but Kerry (my sister) called me and said she was waiting for me to do a new post! &nbsp;Some of you may have noticed me mention, Kerry. &nbsp;She lives 3000 miles away on the other side of the country and my blog is one way that I can share my cards and art with her. &nbsp;So, I decided to post this card, after all. &nbsp;I also thought it might be helpful to show how you can take the same basic layout and switch it up a bit to get a different card. &nbsp;I have done another card based on the same format that I will share tomorrow (it just needs a few final touches).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by! &nbsp;Again, hoping everyone has a wonderful holiday and all the best for a healthy, safe , happy, prosperous and definitely a creative and art filled New Year!!! &nbsp;xo</div><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-733461498370127922016-12-19T00:40:00.000-05:002016-12-20T12:47:33.391-05:00Merry Christmas Card - with some reverse (mirror) stamping<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OWLOqj6KdqU/WFdvKKyZgwI/AAAAAAAAD8s/KNJWIS11n0YRp-inOo6VlwkV-pJHSVVwACLcB/s1600/IMG_4149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OWLOqj6KdqU/WFdvKKyZgwI/AAAAAAAAD8s/KNJWIS11n0YRp-inOo6VlwkV-pJHSVVwACLcB/s640/IMG_4149.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;A very quick post today. &nbsp;I have to get to bed, i have to be up early to go to a taping of Cityline! &nbsp;I am going with my friend Margaret. &nbsp;I made this Christmas card for her. &nbsp;I saw this stamp a week or so ago and thought it was perfect for Margaret and her husband as they have 2 Boston Terriers, so I grabbed it! &nbsp;I hadn't had a chance to make this card, but I wanted to get it done. &nbsp;I think she would have liked another of my handmade cards, but I thought this would be a lot more personal card. &nbsp;Besides, &nbsp;Zoey and Bogart were the reason I bought the stamp!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oR2wRt-1G5I/WFdwtknAAxI/AAAAAAAAD88/J-oOkg04DZIaEps2g3g-tFs_zbh9XRLogCLcB/s1600/IMG_4152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oR2wRt-1G5I/WFdwtknAAxI/AAAAAAAAD88/J-oOkg04DZIaEps2g3g-tFs_zbh9XRLogCLcB/s320/IMG_4152.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The interesting thing about this card is that in order to do both dogs, I had to do some reverse, or maybe I should be calling it mirror, stamping. &nbsp;I did some experimenting. &nbsp;It's not perfect, but I don't think there is a perfect solution. &nbsp;But I think it turned out pretty good. &nbsp;I will tell you that I used my Gelli plate! &nbsp;I will do a more in-depth look at this technique if anyone is interested. &nbsp;But I must sign off for now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by! &nbsp;Let me know if you would like to see a post on mirror stamping. &nbsp;Hopefully I will have some photos of Cityline to share.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have an awesome day!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="No automatic alt text available." height="400" src="https://scontent.fyto1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12308729_10153104163007554_3438742646836262969_n.jpg?oh=fb48f969d15ec09d45d0cb806358d413&amp;oe=58F2FD61" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bogart and Zoey</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-26390061319771132102016-12-16T05:10:00.000-05:002016-12-16T05:10:37.605-05:00New Christmas Card - Lawn Fawn Sprinkled with Joy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNt7tUitjcM/WFO1UTgxCWI/AAAAAAAAD7s/-938fzIZ414qZqq2-I_HmMVa2C4eJAuuwCEw/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNt7tUitjcM/WFO1UTgxCWI/AAAAAAAAD7s/-938fzIZ414qZqq2-I_HmMVa2C4eJAuuwCEw/s640/IMG_4122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHvF6g2q8Go/WFO1wrYbuiI/AAAAAAAAD7w/fRbKn1HgVgQ-RseM7JtA7VVkD_U82I65QCLcB/s1600/IMG_4126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHvF6g2q8Go/WFO1wrYbuiI/AAAAAAAAD7w/fRbKn1HgVgQ-RseM7JtA7VVkD_U82I65QCLcB/s640/IMG_4126.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;Today i have a new card creation for you. &nbsp;I really enjoyed building my little scene with the Stampendous <a href="http://momentwithmimi.blogspot.ca/2016/12/a-truckload-of-christmas-wishes-new.html" target="_blank">Truck</a>&nbsp;and the <a href="http://momentwithmimi.blogspot.ca/2016/11/my-latest-christmas-card-using-tim.html" target="_blank">Tim Holtz die</a>, so I thought I would do another one. &nbsp;This card was created using the Lawn Fawn "Sprinkled with Joy" stamp and die set, which I just think is sooo fin! &nbsp;There is and Add-on die available for this set, that turns the oven into an interactive feature. &nbsp;I got this die and have used it here. &nbsp;You certainly don't have to get this additional die, but it is fun! &nbsp;I also used a Sizzix stamp and die set along with the Lawn Fawn set.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qusEaekPn24/WFO3eCnlnrI/AAAAAAAAD78/97SZsWmOg5EYum_-wjuL_YwZHzCPE0SngCLcB/s1600/IMG_4128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qusEaekPn24/WFO3eCnlnrI/AAAAAAAAD78/97SZsWmOg5EYum_-wjuL_YwZHzCPE0SngCLcB/s400/IMG_4128.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />I stamped and cut all my pieces using my DIY stamp positioner, which comes in really handy with stamp and die sets. especially if you want to make multiples. &nbsp;I did, since I had everything out and just put them in (uncoloured) with the set so that the next time I want to make a card, they will be ready to go.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nv1Hep2UBO0/WFO4m6b8kVI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/Yrvv2AfkvHQAk7YwG8DZOeeJZ7FiMIlcgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nv1Hep2UBO0/WFO4m6b8kVI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/Yrvv2AfkvHQAk7YwG8DZOeeJZ7FiMIlcgCLcB/s320/IMG_4129.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br />I cut the cookies and cookie cough out of kraft card, and the cookie tray and oven handle out of silver foil board. &nbsp;I cut the tea towel out of some patterned paper and trimmed a little mat out of some patterned paper as well. &nbsp;I trimmed out some velum to use for the oven window.<br />I decided to make this a larger card, so my finished size will be 8.5 x 5.5. &nbsp;This way I could get a lot of elements in. &nbsp;Now to build my little scene! I took advantage of the 70% off deal at Michaels and got a patterned paper pad among other things, lol, maybe a little haul post is in order!) and decided to use some of it for the floor and the wallpaper..<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0YEPLKb4CqI/WFO4GAz_sDI/AAAAAAAAD8E/kFgBF9K8-h89YzrV_vt2JAyTUJjq1VkUACLcB/s1600/IMG_4133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0YEPLKb4CqI/WFO4GAz_sDI/AAAAAAAAD8E/kFgBF9K8-h89YzrV_vt2JAyTUJjq1VkUACLcB/s400/IMG_4133.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bd3m4vonZWE/WFO4H1aRx8I/AAAAAAAAD8I/tzpAmz6-OrQrQzWp8dwyv2z1JI6bvKteQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bd3m4vonZWE/WFO4H1aRx8I/AAAAAAAAD8I/tzpAmz6-OrQrQzWp8dwyv2z1JI6bvKteQCLcB/s400/IMG_4135.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>&nbsp;I trimmed some planks out of the wood grain paper and edged them with vintage photo distress ink before adhering them. &nbsp;I used my Spectrum Noir markers to colour in the stove and all of the other elements. I used patternedcard from another card pack I got at Michaels for the counter. &nbsp;I trimmed it out and shaded it with the markers. &nbsp;Once I coloured all my elements. I assembled my card. &nbsp;I created the cupboards by trimming &nbsp;them out from some scraps. &nbsp;I edged them and drew in some handles.<br /><br />I used a sentiment from a stamp and die set that I have had for ages and never used. &nbsp;It seemed perfect for this card/<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GJjEy052oz8/WFO555m-IpI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/azsgGhXMi7oD4r_xTFvbnggMi11X5ULJACLcB/s1600/IMG_4138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GJjEy052oz8/WFO555m-IpI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/azsgGhXMi7oD4r_xTFvbnggMi11X5ULJACLcB/s320/IMG_4138.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>Once my card was all assembled. I mounted it to some embossed card that I had on hand.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPOLVHEwLpE/WFO38PLHLDI/AAAAAAAAD8A/rt16Jqc7mogcH4mdmgbNH5zn_kxPXig1QCLcB/s1600/IMG_4131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPOLVHEwLpE/WFO38PLHLDI/AAAAAAAAD8A/rt16Jqc7mogcH4mdmgbNH5zn_kxPXig1QCLcB/s320/IMG_4131.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thi card didn't turn out anything like I first envisioned it. &nbsp;At first the cupboards were going to be white and the stove was going to look like stainless steel. &nbsp;But once &nbsp;I started doing the floor and adding the wallpaper, I started to get a retro feel. &nbsp;I wanted to do the stove like the old "avocado green" stoves from my childhood. &nbsp;Remember those?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This card took me a while to make, nut itis a fun and interactive. &nbsp;I hope you enjoyed it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by! &nbsp; &nbsp;Wishing you an awesome and artful day!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-18147754542034857532016-12-14T01:34:00.001-05:002016-12-14T01:34:52.721-05:00Cutting thin dies on a Cuttlebug without a C-plate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0bu3qQReAM/WFDj0YC8MsI/AAAAAAAAD6s/bGoy9skuhBMca79DxGEX3D9O8WkdIStzgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0bu3qQReAM/WFDj0YC8MsI/AAAAAAAAD6s/bGoy9skuhBMca79DxGEX3D9O8WkdIStzgCLcB/s640/IMG_4113.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my friends, thanks so much for joining me! &nbsp;today's post is written for my sister, Kerry. &nbsp;She lives about 3000 miles away on the other side of the country. &nbsp;She has started doing some paper crafting this year and so I decided she needed a Cuttlebug, whether she wanted one or not, lol (I am the bossy older sister, can you tell? lol) &nbsp;Luckily, she did want one! &nbsp;However, it does not come with the C-plate which adapts to the thin dies. &nbsp;This is fairly new to Kerry and she had never used, or even seen the Cuttlebug before it showed up at her door.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXmH8c2AwXU/WFDkGWHhbsI/AAAAAAAAD6w/8i-QI96rQRojyvvWqjDKdcUHUhsz-fxuACLcB/s1600/IMG_4105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXmH8c2AwXU/WFDkGWHhbsI/AAAAAAAAD6w/8i-QI96rQRojyvvWqjDKdcUHUhsz-fxuACLcB/s320/IMG_4105.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YaqxDkDkgbs/WFDkHvzGGfI/AAAAAAAAD60/1D4MAOVu1cIuP_PxhOICVByZ-ufO0vdPwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YaqxDkDkgbs/WFDkHvzGGfI/AAAAAAAAD60/1D4MAOVu1cIuP_PxhOICVByZ-ufO0vdPwCLcB/s320/IMG_4108.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;So, I have done some experimenting and am going to try and show her (and anyone else who may find it useful) a way to shim it up for the thin wafer dies. &nbsp;Right of the top, I want to say that Provocraft, the manufacturer of the machine, and any of it's distributors would probably recommend that you get a C-plate, and not try shimming it. &nbsp;If you can, that is certainly the best option. &nbsp;That is what I use. &nbsp;Please be careful not to shim it so much that you cannot run it through safely. &nbsp;So as much as I hate to add a disclaimer, you will be trying this at your own risk. &nbsp;I can say that I had no trouble with this before I got a C-plate and I have been using the shim all night to do my die cutting tonight, instead of the C-plate. &nbsp;Pay attention to your machine, if it is too thick, don't try and force it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OjGhjpmKmWg/WFDkVNkZBSI/AAAAAAAAD64/_-qswXfXgxMJ_-vITxwPkQzIuzu5G8_ogCLcB/s1600/IMG_4092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OjGhjpmKmWg/WFDkVNkZBSI/AAAAAAAAD64/_-qswXfXgxMJ_-vITxwPkQzIuzu5G8_ogCLcB/s320/IMG_4092.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z8rI6A8VWE8/WFDkhRTeXoI/AAAAAAAAD7I/4cqeKBDJ3CUqHXX4MqQyOuupMerJUglMgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z8rI6A8VWE8/WFDkhRTeXoI/AAAAAAAAD7I/4cqeKBDJ3CUqHXX4MqQyOuupMerJUglMgCLcB/s320/IMG_4093.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H5N9qZAG7dM/WFDkY4jmwbI/AAAAAAAAD7A/EQCQBq7a858pjjjm40IdxYNgZz6H_cVqgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H5N9qZAG7dM/WFDkY4jmwbI/AAAAAAAAD7A/EQCQBq7a858pjjjm40IdxYNgZz6H_cVqgCLcB/s320/IMG_4096.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJsU_KxitE8/WFDkaiBtGGI/AAAAAAAAD7E/D6Nd6BOFB_EALsJ_PQJOra6jTZDRTvREQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJsU_KxitE8/WFDkaiBtGGI/AAAAAAAAD7E/D6Nd6BOFB_EALsJ_PQJOra6jTZDRTvREQCLcB/s320/IMG_4098.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><br />I used some heavy chipboard from the back of one of my paper pads. &nbsp;This is the stiff heavy card found on the back of some pads, not the flimsy card. &nbsp;If that is all you have, though, you can also make that work, you will just need to layer more pieces together. &nbsp;I placed a B-plate down on the chipboard and traced around it. &nbsp;Then I cut out 2 pieces. (After using it for a while, I would suggest that you cut them slightly smaller)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_3j8Wuq3ns/WFDkuNNn4GI/AAAAAAAAD7M/O3P-AFKWrI0DYuG-iElkSLx7nfOZ_a8cACLcB/s1600/IMG_4104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_3j8Wuq3ns/WFDkuNNn4GI/AAAAAAAAD7M/O3P-AFKWrI0DYuG-iElkSLx7nfOZ_a8cACLcB/s400/IMG_4104.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><br /><br />The "sandwich" that I used was first, as always, the A-plate, then the 2 shims that I created (cut card), then a B-plate. &nbsp;Then I put down a sheet of fun foam. &nbsp;You don't have to do this, but it is something I always do, especially when I am using an intricate die. &nbsp;I find it seems to cut better, come out of the die easier and does a bit of embossing at the same time with the dies that offer that. &nbsp;But this is just a preference of mine and totally optional. &nbsp;On top of the fun foam, or the B-plate if you are not using the foam, I place the paper I am going to cu. &nbsp;I place my die, cutting edge down, on top of that and then, finally, the second B-plate. &nbsp;Then I run it through the Cuttlebug. &nbsp;Each Cuttlebug may be calibrated slightly differently, so you will have to play with your shims. &nbsp;You want the fit to be tight because you are using the pressure to cut your paper or card. &nbsp;BUT, DO NOT TRY AND FORCE IT IF IT DOES NOT WANT TO GO HROUGH! You could damage your machine.<br /><br />I have found it helpful, whether using shims or &nbsp;a c-plate, to offset the centre of the sandwich just back a bit, so that feeds more easily into the machine.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1uOxk2He5k/WFDniPS7nxI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/I1__t5ZxoO4B7-aFBt6NKPdCdSGgJqy2ACLcB/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1uOxk2He5k/WFDniPS7nxI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/I1__t5ZxoO4B7-aFBt6NKPdCdSGgJqy2ACLcB/s320/IMG_4115.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />If you are using several layers of lighter card to shim, then I would suggest that you tape of glue them together so that they are not sliding around.<br /><br />I hope that you have found this helpful! &nbsp;Kerry, I hope this helps, give it a try and give me a call! &nbsp;I will look forward to seeing some photos of your new creations!<br /><br />Thanks again, for stopping by! &nbsp;Wishing you all a wonderful and artful day!</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-17622323957315677232016-12-09T04:22:00.001-05:002016-12-09T04:22:09.662-05:00A Truckload of Christmas Wishes Ver. 2 - New Christmas card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EM2jA8Livro/WEp1kTGKqyI/AAAAAAAAD54/AWoIpdFS4V4zRTIgOxiFwuTHmDR8gTEzQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EM2jA8Livro/WEp1kTGKqyI/AAAAAAAAD54/AWoIpdFS4V4zRTIgOxiFwuTHmDR8gTEzQCLcB/s640/IMG_4089.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello again my friends! &nbsp;As promised, here is version 2. &nbsp;As I am looking at it here, I think it needs a little something more. &nbsp;I'm not sure what, perhaps the background needs to be a little darker and with more interest., &nbsp;You can barely see the snow falling in the background. &nbsp;I should be able to fix that fairly easily. &nbsp;There will be a third card in this series, but it requires a little more assembly and it is way past my bedtime! &nbsp;Teaser alert- I will be combining with a Tim Holtz die! &nbsp;I will have it posted in the next day or so.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0SmKVzSbF9U/WEp1qiCgZhI/AAAAAAAAD58/1jd9o7moQsYNRa7rZQbPbS23750bVFdSwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0SmKVzSbF9U/WEp1qiCgZhI/AAAAAAAAD58/1jd9o7moQsYNRa7rZQbPbS23750bVFdSwCLcB/s320/IMG_4080.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hufTfzEnv3w/WEp1uqa5q4I/AAAAAAAAD6A/fLYf7u56JGQH2OqNIsc7et_MhXG30rxJQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hufTfzEnv3w/WEp1uqa5q4I/AAAAAAAAD6A/fLYf7u56JGQH2OqNIsc7et_MhXG30rxJQCLcB/s320/IMG_4082.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8f2lkVxZZwU/WEp1vTL05jI/AAAAAAAAD6E/gn3_eQYapAEYJqS2ooGXGoM4AWxKf0GFwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8f2lkVxZZwU/WEp1vTL05jI/AAAAAAAAD6E/gn3_eQYapAEYJqS2ooGXGoM4AWxKf0GFwCLcB/s320/IMG_4083.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you again for stopping by! &nbsp;Have a wonderful and artful day!</div><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-38872992105884915732016-12-09T03:24:00.000-05:002016-12-09T03:28:34.278-05:00A Truckload of Christmas Wishes - New Christmas card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HQ47CT-rfr8/WEpkX3lRLuI/AAAAAAAAD5M/-0hk1se-zRM_Jisd-BXXuDI0Su33RS9YwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HQ47CT-rfr8/WEpkX3lRLuI/AAAAAAAAD5M/-0hk1se-zRM_Jisd-BXXuDI0Su33RS9YwCLcB/s640/IMG_4086.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;A new Christmas card to share today. &nbsp;I have to admit, I'm not usually one to do a lot of colouring. &nbsp;With my vision it is very difficult, so I tend to keep it very basic and "rustic". &nbsp;But I had seen this stamp and die set on-line and I just thought it was so cute, I had to have it. &nbsp;After I ordered it, I saw it at Michaels (where it had not been a couple of days before, lol) &nbsp;I was so anxious to receive it, but the truth is, things have been so hectic that I am finally just getting to use it now. &nbsp;I decided to try a little scene building. &nbsp;So I got out a few more stamps and dies.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OifE695cuSI/WEpmU0N7avI/AAAAAAAAD5o/TxNCPVrXRFMagjPVi9suWTH-jhNJmZHtACLcB/s1600/IMG_4078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OifE695cuSI/WEpmU0N7avI/AAAAAAAAD5o/TxNCPVrXRFMagjPVi9suWTH-jhNJmZHtACLcB/s320/IMG_4078.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(please excuse the photos, I am having some lighting issues right now)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9STg0JUA7qo/WEpkg5x5YeI/AAAAAAAAD5U/Tre8WHlQYVcQnR3oEQsurm7UDmkMNvmVACLcB/s1600/IMG_4085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9STg0JUA7qo/WEpkg5x5YeI/AAAAAAAAD5U/Tre8WHlQYVcQnR3oEQsurm7UDmkMNvmVACLcB/s400/IMG_4085.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><br />First I stamped my house and created a mask to cover it while I created a background. &nbsp;I used Broken China distress ink for my background and splattered it with some Heidi Swapp white Color Shine. &nbsp;I used some torn paper to create my snow drifts. &nbsp; I used my Spectrum Noir markers to colour th truck and presents and the house. &nbsp;The window actually die cuts right out of the truck, but I popped it backed in and added a suggestion of a driver. &nbsp;I thought a driverless truck would be a little creepy! &nbsp;I used my snow marker to add some snow to the trees and house. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VjBxAo6HOhE/WEpki2slXfI/AAAAAAAAD5Y/48x9ErxboCgnYzQWG1DwLM7sbRtyJAZ9wCLcB/s1600/IMG_4082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VjBxAo6HOhE/WEpki2slXfI/AAAAAAAAD5Y/48x9ErxboCgnYzQWG1DwLM7sbRtyJAZ9wCLcB/s400/IMG_4082.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Once all my colouring and die-cutting was done, I assembled my card. &nbsp;I added some shimmer with my Wink of Stella. &nbsp;I mounted the card-face to some patterned paper to vorder it, and then to my card base.<br /><br />I also cut and coloured a few more trucks at the same time, so I will be posting another card shortly that I have just about finished, &nbsp;Then there will be another card coming down the pipeline soon. &nbsp;I feel it makes sense to use your materials while you have them out. &nbsp;but you don't necessarily have to make them all the same, although mass producing isn't a bad idea, either. &nbsp;So if you like this card (which I hope you do because it was fun to make!) &nbsp;Then check back in to see the next version very shortly.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />Hugs!</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-78683988453671158252016-12-05T03:24:00.000-05:002016-12-05T03:24:55.617-05:00"Merry Christmas" new Christmas card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SrecYLEZe7c/WEUcrUPe6bI/AAAAAAAAD4s/bxo6x_Ne7Rgj-sjhaFtVmGNGIxwA6__4ACLcB/s1600/IMG_4071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SrecYLEZe7c/WEUcrUPe6bI/AAAAAAAAD4s/bxo6x_Ne7Rgj-sjhaFtVmGNGIxwA6__4ACLcB/s640/IMG_4071.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello my friends! &nbsp;A very quick post to share my latest card with you. &nbsp;I was looking for a poinsettia die &nbsp;and I found this stamp and die set.. &nbsp;I actually passed it by a few times because I didn't like the way the example looked. &nbsp;I do have some poinsettias dies, but not one that I love. &nbsp;After about the third time I was at the store (Michaels) and during a 50% off deal, I finally gave in. &nbsp;I'm glad I did because I do like it. &nbsp;I hope you do, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lmEFKba1tgE/WEUjGEbo9ZI/AAAAAAAAD44/nt5sg10sErUiLOSlsNb_FU7TnR-JqEsxwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lmEFKba1tgE/WEUjGEbo9ZI/AAAAAAAAD44/nt5sg10sErUiLOSlsNb_FU7TnR-JqEsxwCLcB/s320/IMG_4073.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Merry Christmas sentiment was from my stash. &nbsp;It is an Yvonne Creations die from Find It Trading.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for visiting and make sure to check back in for more Christmas cards. &nbsp;Feel free to share with anyone you tihnk may want some &nbsp;holiday card inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have an awesome day!</div><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-11745387865800921662016-12-04T04:27:00.000-05:002016-12-04T04:27:36.145-05:00Winter Wonderland II- A secon version of my latest Christmas card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZI98KEe5X98/WEPe1xpK_OI/AAAAAAAAD4E/sZvFWizG9OA2qNM6S6yxBs-RtHbM14koQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZI98KEe5X98/WEPe1xpK_OI/AAAAAAAAD4E/sZvFWizG9OA2qNM6S6yxBs-RtHbM14koQCLcB/s640/IMG_4064.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello again my friends! &nbsp;While I had everything out, I thought I would make some more cards. &nbsp;I didn't have any more of the patterned paper that I used on the first card. &nbsp;I decided to go with white on white. &nbsp;I embossed the white card. &nbsp;I used some distress ink to blend a background and splattered it with some water and Heidi Swapp spray.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-0B1zJVQ-8/WEPfxE1gbUI/AAAAAAAAD4M/0LsQ6rAa6qg06ppbIa6aAf_XTHAdEOsxQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-0B1zJVQ-8/WEPfxE1gbUI/AAAAAAAAD4M/0LsQ6rAa6qg06ppbIa6aAf_XTHAdEOsxQCLcB/s320/IMG_4059.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojetTLIgWco/WEPfyfjnvCI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/HWQa0SyzGnccz89l6fFpHnwbg8bPydG3QCLcB/s1600/IMG_4061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojetTLIgWco/WEPfyfjnvCI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/HWQa0SyzGnccz89l6fFpHnwbg8bPydG3QCLcB/s320/IMG_4061.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tS7WlAwzKpY/WEPfzpmWM9I/AAAAAAAAD4U/v0HygblYs0QWJJZYD7cCHnsYFvWxDBIFgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tS7WlAwzKpY/WEPfzpmWM9I/AAAAAAAAD4U/v0HygblYs0QWJJZYD7cCHnsYFvWxDBIFgCLcB/s320/IMG_4056.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0LFAunCfOSw/WEPf2RheH0I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/rXYOP5W3yhsdUC-pDkZhxCZoqKRvy7jmgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0LFAunCfOSw/WEPf2RheH0I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/rXYOP5W3yhsdUC-pDkZhxCZoqKRvy7jmgCLcB/s320/IMG_4054.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IL8b1KjfCFg/WEPf3txdd8I/AAAAAAAAD4c/xYg4F05VC2Q22_kMCfS2Z1Bcl7L7CwxcgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IL8b1KjfCFg/WEPf3txdd8I/AAAAAAAAD4c/xYg4F05VC2Q22_kMCfS2Z1Bcl7L7CwxcgCLcB/s320/IMG_4053.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you again for stopping by. &nbsp;I hope you enjoyed my second version of my Christmas card. &nbsp;This is a card that has several layers, but would still be suitable for making multiples. I would love to know which version you like best!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have an awesome day!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-41817344042155186532016-12-04T02:13:00.000-05:002016-12-04T02:13:10.675-05:00Winter Wonderland Christmas Card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KCHlr4lkbQk/WEO--56opnI/AAAAAAAAD3k/kx8bTbNSwHoauZGOTfk_3fqlo9Je9sYpgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KCHlr4lkbQk/WEO--56opnI/AAAAAAAAD3k/kx8bTbNSwHoauZGOTfk_3fqlo9Je9sYpgCLcB/s640/IMG_4050.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;Just a quick post today. &nbsp;I am sitting here listening to some Christmas music and back to making some cards. &nbsp;I thought I would quickly share my latest. &nbsp;Some of you have been watching me make Christmas cards and tags all year and now I am finally "in season"!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31ItFY8nLFQ/WEPAFtqOOUI/AAAAAAAAD30/s155MZ-ACMEe_z1NbpdYHJAynwkvh7G6QCLcB/s400/IMG_4056.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by! &nbsp;I hope you enjoyed this latest card. &nbsp;If you like Christmas and holiday cards, make sure to check back in for some inspiration because I will be making more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have an awesome day!</div><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-39007565468297948902016-12-01T19:58:00.000-05:002016-12-01T20:45:00.354-05:00More Awesome Alcohol Ink - A fundraiser for The Cure!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">This is an image I borrowed from my friend, Janice Brown, our president at Ajax Creative Arts.</div><br /><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;Sorry for such a long lapse, but a lot has been going on. &nbsp;There have been art shows, demos, preparing for exhibits and shows, workshops AND another alcohol ink workshop with a twist! &nbsp;This time it was organized as a fundraiser for the "CIBC Run for The Cure".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnI6xUx3I20/WECQ4fO8k1I/AAAAAAAADzc/fSY3_z_rQzwLVmU9hlbPcletQ6rNMHO1ACLcB/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnI6xUx3I20/WECQ4fO8k1I/AAAAAAAADzc/fSY3_z_rQzwLVmU9hlbPcletQ6rNMHO1ACLcB/s640/IMG_4033.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><br />Once again, the class was taught by my friend Margaret Brackley who was approached by her friend Veronica, who is a glass artist, about possibly doing a fundraiser. &nbsp;Margaret kindly agreed and our club, Ajax Creative Arts donated the facility and their portion of the workshop proceeds. &nbsp;Everything was organized by Margaret and Veronica. &nbsp;Many thanks to Veronica's team, as well!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Now, without further adieu, I will share the photos of the alcohol ink awesomeness! &nbsp;Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o4TweJrSITo/WECUvlap_4I/AAAAAAAADz0/o9K9uaH9-uMlMEmEQxsqx6HVmTsw9RmEwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o4TweJrSITo/WECUvlap_4I/AAAAAAAADz0/o9K9uaH9-uMlMEmEQxsqx6HVmTsw9RmEwCLcB/s320/IMG_3990.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_HcGfLoTQb8/WECUxyy9fsI/AAAAAAAADz4/wBk8f396IC4po0fJ2D-HQkJTFjCzyveXQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_HcGfLoTQb8/WECUxyy9fsI/AAAAAAAADz4/wBk8f396IC4po0fJ2D-HQkJTFjCzyveXQCLcB/s320/IMG_3991.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We fit 21 ladies, plus Margaret and a few helpers in here! &nbsp;A full house for a great cause!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZHpEWItRGA/WECU0mTdVyI/AAAAAAAADz8/V3oIVn5h8T0wpdB6KaR7IdC2Hlgn6ggZACLcB/s1600/IMG_3992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZHpEWItRGA/WECU0mTdVyI/AAAAAAAADz8/V3oIVn5h8T0wpdB6KaR7IdC2Hlgn6ggZACLcB/s640/IMG_3992.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So vibrant!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EnhbZ7tg1aM/WECU2hSK1AI/AAAAAAAAD0A/NOD1Y3kW3RQNn8dmPWANDjjB8gXnV0MMQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EnhbZ7tg1aM/WECU2hSK1AI/AAAAAAAAD0A/NOD1Y3kW3RQNn8dmPWANDjjB8gXnV0MMQCLcB/s640/IMG_3993.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">I am always amazed (although I really should be prepared by now, lol) how beautiful all the pendants turn out. &nbsp;The photos never really do them justice.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yrqjug6qrqE/WECVFZQdQuI/AAAAAAAAD0c/Vs5QFXyePZcTh0od7pSdfjhQltiFzpq0QCLcB/s1600/IMG_4001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yrqjug6qrqE/WECVFZQdQuI/AAAAAAAAD0c/Vs5QFXyePZcTh0od7pSdfjhQltiFzpq0QCLcB/s640/IMG_4001.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PPks25XqqQk/WECVJycD40I/AAAAAAAAD0k/DJIMk1SDvB8uwhmfl217AfMYR_bBtlq2gCLcB/s1600/IMG_4003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PPks25XqqQk/WECVJycD40I/AAAAAAAAD0k/DJIMk1SDvB8uwhmfl217AfMYR_bBtlq2gCLcB/s640/IMG_4003.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Tea time!</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eEyYb9ueNa4/WECWVVgJzGI/AAAAAAAAD2g/6bhyn3vJpD81HgNJWKgkXx3YZP-RW6IUgCLcB/s1600/IMG_4043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eEyYb9ueNa4/WECWVVgJzGI/AAAAAAAAD2g/6bhyn3vJpD81HgNJWKgkXx3YZP-RW6IUgCLcB/s640/IMG_4043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Margaret's display of her work for inspiration. &nbsp;I thought I would show some of her new works, as well. &nbsp;I am loving the winter scenes!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lHe0f7FaGIA/WECWX1xndII/AAAAAAAAD2k/3CEIoUUXqgwshm_l85_c_A9JIDZY5byqQCLcB/s1600/IMG_4035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lHe0f7FaGIA/WECWX1xndII/AAAAAAAAD2k/3CEIoUUXqgwshm_l85_c_A9JIDZY5byqQCLcB/s640/IMG_4035.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XKCC9C2sAdA/WECWZYewifI/AAAAAAAAD2o/KMB_oegWcL8jpz8ksILLlL1DEODOgiY3wCLcB/s1600/IMG_4036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XKCC9C2sAdA/WECWZYewifI/AAAAAAAAD2o/KMB_oegWcL8jpz8ksILLlL1DEODOgiY3wCLcB/s640/IMG_4036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R4freIcmIB0/WECWcyDsz9I/AAAAAAAAD2s/whR1NXO3rIQicGqu1orMszkzo4Fqc2k4ACLcB/s1600/IMG_4037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R4freIcmIB0/WECWcyDsz9I/AAAAAAAAD2s/whR1NXO3rIQicGqu1orMszkzo4Fqc2k4ACLcB/s640/IMG_4037.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MRKE534JvSc/WECWee-e-SI/AAAAAAAAD2w/gIT-PV2DOGUZ0L3lyIdMzBU5URHHa5UIwCLcB/s1600/IMG_4040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MRKE534JvSc/WECWee-e-SI/AAAAAAAAD2w/gIT-PV2DOGUZ0L3lyIdMzBU5URHHa5UIwCLcB/s640/IMG_4040.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp;Beautiful Northern Lights!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ruN8XIwcrI4/WECWg_DA7RI/AAAAAAAAD20/D11bvQSIn9I5MUedfXC9ydBxefojD0Z8gCLcB/s1600/IMG_4046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ruN8XIwcrI4/WECWg_DA7RI/AAAAAAAAD20/D11bvQSIn9I5MUedfXC9ydBxefojD0Z8gCLcB/s640/IMG_4046.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;And some awesome little pieces of art to adorn your fridge!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once again, Thank you so much to everyone who made this evening such a success. &nbsp;A wonderful group of ladies, and not all of them were from our group, so it was so nice to meet some new friends as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And thank you so much for taking the time to visit. &nbsp;I hope you enjoyed this new post and are maybe inspired to give alcohol inks a try, or pull them out if you are already and alcohol ink lover! &nbsp;Have a fantastic and artful day!</div><br /><br /><br /></div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-39077309875965865392016-11-04T03:22:00.000-04:002016-11-04T03:22:10.405-04:00A Craft HAUL from SGD and a few more surprises from the dollar store!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ik-6I5dkf8c/WBwl6BTP_tI/AAAAAAAADxQ/cHEyuPFRfvQgIJmaxj-wBNACe7sNRcVhwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ik-6I5dkf8c/WBwl6BTP_tI/AAAAAAAADxQ/cHEyuPFRfvQgIJmaxj-wBNACe7sNRcVhwCLcB/s640/IMG_3924.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my friends! &nbsp;I received a package in the mail today! &nbsp;Don't you just love getting packages in the mail? A little early Christmas present to my self that I thought I would share with you! &nbsp;This box of goodies came from Scrappin' Great Deals, and I have to admit, it was wrapped up much nicer than it looks here when I received it. &nbsp;I had already dove into it before I thought to make a haul post. &nbsp;But just barely. &nbsp;(Notice the yummy Werthers!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FVmvwiVDENw/WBwmgX0O3MI/AAAAAAAADxU/7-X50hobWcsGxE2lL3yynoVBx_WZVQW8wCLcB/s1600/IMG_3927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FVmvwiVDENw/WBwmgX0O3MI/AAAAAAAADxU/7-X50hobWcsGxE2lL3yynoVBx_WZVQW8wCLcB/s640/IMG_3927.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Look at these new Christmas dies that I am eager to put to good use! &nbsp;I also got some of the new Ranger Enamel Accents!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Pk7zNykVxM/WBwmidbBxxI/AAAAAAAADxc/yVIstPcfwHckD0vm3-MZlPyBXhJ89XrFwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Pk7zNykVxM/WBwmidbBxxI/AAAAAAAADxc/yVIstPcfwHckD0vm3-MZlPyBXhJ89XrFwCLcB/s640/IMG_3929.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I got a die for a stamp set that I already had, MFT "Make yourself at Home". &nbsp;This will be a fun scene-making set. &nbsp;I also got a new Lawn Fawn stamp "Sprinkled with Joy", which will also be a fun scene-builder. &nbsp;The matching die is on back order and I can't wait to receive it!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ml3j1nVQQnA/WBwmkiVd4qI/AAAAAAAADxg/Xa9JZW1Q2PItud3ZGoKfU7dQC_8g6jFOQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ml3j1nVQQnA/WBwmkiVd4qI/AAAAAAAADxg/Xa9JZW1Q2PItud3ZGoKfU7dQC_8g6jFOQCLcB/s640/IMG_3930.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the stamp set "Make yourself at Home" that I had previously bought.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mGwqTSyCXqc/WBwp0VniiHI/AAAAAAAADxs/oXIuF7YLbq0eXBrSFMC-rWRp70yLM54YwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mGwqTSyCXqc/WBwp0VniiHI/AAAAAAAADxs/oXIuF7YLbq0eXBrSFMC-rWRp70yLM54YwCLcB/s640/IMG_3956.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;A couple of fun stencils, some sunshine and some falling snow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-to_uJXdOK0w/WBwp8OP6tMI/AAAAAAAADxw/m7YZjF6gmUs13wuJ8qChPDKHEQX4mVbEwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-to_uJXdOK0w/WBwp8OP6tMI/AAAAAAAADxw/m7YZjF6gmUs13wuJ8qChPDKHEQX4mVbEwCLcB/s640/IMG_3959.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IBkLNMsjYno/WBwp_1rAcPI/AAAAAAAADx0/Lq--3u3sEtY7-RK7KDD5IaTtd-cy3k4_QCLcB/s1600/IMG_3960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IBkLNMsjYno/WBwp_1rAcPI/AAAAAAAADx0/Lq--3u3sEtY7-RK7KDD5IaTtd-cy3k4_QCLcB/s640/IMG_3960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOz1ROhTBt4/WBwqGEgHjxI/AAAAAAAADx4/jPtadwlb0YsVJ85wY9chDK1nqgJEZQbfACLcB/s1600/IMG_3947.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOz1ROhTBt4/WBwqGEgHjxI/AAAAAAAADx4/jPtadwlb0YsVJ85wY9chDK1nqgJEZQbfACLcB/s640/IMG_3947.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Then, later today I was at Dollarama and found a few goodies. &nbsp;I found this stamp set from Inkadinkado for just #3. &nbsp;Just to give you a perspective, the bottom stamp is 6" x 6". &nbsp;The top layer of stamps is actually a set of 6 stamps, so I thought that was a pretty good find. I like the images &nbsp;a lot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TVsqPrhvxGg/WBwqMQYnHSI/AAAAAAAADx8/Y_4u8fxBmPAA0N7BtMnZhTdwALrDnumHQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TVsqPrhvxGg/WBwqMQYnHSI/AAAAAAAADx8/Y_4u8fxBmPAA0N7BtMnZhTdwALrDnumHQCLcB/s640/IMG_3962.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gv6pF1VcQdA/WBwqPcgM1gI/AAAAAAAADyA/OHcneqEjwMoNBwD0ldDrHbdJM-b1og3eQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gv6pF1VcQdA/WBwqPcgM1gI/AAAAAAAADyA/OHcneqEjwMoNBwD0ldDrHbdJM-b1og3eQCLcB/s640/IMG_3965.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">some more K &amp; Company embellishments</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Z4qhmrdZbM/WBwqWLz_pqI/AAAAAAAADyE/x2T1-KttRwUl3J8KEHBvp_SGMj2iPlmBACLcB/s1600/IMG_3967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Z4qhmrdZbM/WBwqWLz_pqI/AAAAAAAADyE/x2T1-KttRwUl3J8KEHBvp_SGMj2iPlmBACLcB/s640/IMG_3967.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Some close-ups. &nbsp;A nice vintage feel to these.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuOnNGIo8-8/WBwqYMVv9TI/AAAAAAAADyI/_19SZ9TENesXtGj60FIKkUfXyCg32mdAwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuOnNGIo8-8/WBwqYMVv9TI/AAAAAAAADyI/_19SZ9TENesXtGj60FIKkUfXyCg32mdAwCLcB/s640/IMG_3944.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-rhQfFc10k/WBwqbCVchtI/AAAAAAAADyM/QeEnFUB3aJ4ZdtnFfimQiAJvuj3he9jawCLcB/s1600/IMG_3950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-rhQfFc10k/WBwqbCVchtI/AAAAAAAADyM/QeEnFUB3aJ4ZdtnFfimQiAJvuj3he9jawCLcB/s640/IMG_3950.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;And finally, some Prismacolor erasers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kaik4m7jNTA/WBwqcw3ZzrI/AAAAAAAADyQ/jBLHMUVUk84Inr92vSY7B-MIXwMeW8lKgCLcB/s1600/IMG_3945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kaik4m7jNTA/WBwqcw3ZzrI/AAAAAAAADyQ/jBLHMUVUk84Inr92vSY7B-MIXwMeW8lKgCLcB/s320/IMG_3945.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br />Well, I hope you enjoyed my little haul and you can look forward to seeing some of these items in use soon. &nbsp;I already have some ideas brewing...<br />Thanks so much for stopping by, have an amazing day!</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677319541547917406.post-89994039518716932172016-11-02T00:50:00.000-04:002016-11-02T00:50:45.975-04:00"Noel" A new Christmas card, a Shaker card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAdbPd4VGPc/WBlryA3ZTJI/AAAAAAAADww/DqFIn8LKafg1l5eFuSl_YO3Zzf00iEufACLcB/s1600/IMG_3913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAdbPd4VGPc/WBlryA3ZTJI/AAAAAAAADww/DqFIn8LKafg1l5eFuSl_YO3Zzf00iEufACLcB/s640/IMG_3913.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello All! &nbsp;Today's card is a shaker card, which is something I am fairly new at. &nbsp;I have only made one before. &nbsp;I started off with my distress ink blended background. &nbsp;I splattered the water reactive ink with a water/ perfect pearls mixture.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vjtsPqdJ8aQ/WBlr9clPc4I/AAAAAAAADw0/IDnh4zmPyq0-3-kxcHOI8wViSRoDSkU8wCLcB/s1600/IMG_3907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vjtsPqdJ8aQ/WBlr9clPc4I/AAAAAAAADw0/IDnh4zmPyq0-3-kxcHOI8wViSRoDSkU8wCLcB/s320/IMG_3907.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I stamped my image with a Tim Holtz set from a couple of years ago, using Versafine Black Onyx ink in my home-made stamp positioner so that I could repeat stamp a few times to get a good, solid and dark impression.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLoi9X0VzWE/WBlr-x31CwI/AAAAAAAADw4/3OWBLPh00v8nT5aqh-acPnp6MK-fu_SKwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLoi9X0VzWE/WBlr-x31CwI/AAAAAAAADw4/3OWBLPh00v8nT5aqh-acPnp6MK-fu_SKwCLcB/s320/IMG_3920.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br />I used my new Tim Holtz die again, along with an Elizabeth Crafts die and a Tim Holtz punch. &nbsp;I knew this die would be versatile! &nbsp;I die cut the globe from fun foam as well which I sandwiched between the layers to give dimension and create the space for my shaker elements. &nbsp;I used some mylar to cover the front of my shaker element and under the top two layers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XaSuxTJxfio/WBlsA8OpRBI/AAAAAAAADw8/dPmYPCQkjMsEuXXvjpwhkGZ0QefUFJICgCLcB/s1600/IMG_3918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XaSuxTJxfio/WBlsA8OpRBI/AAAAAAAADw8/dPmYPCQkjMsEuXXvjpwhkGZ0QefUFJICgCLcB/s320/IMG_3918.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>Once my card was assembled, I embellished it with the globe "stand", the Noel sentiment, a few pine boughs punched out of gold card and a purchased snowflake embellishment (from Michaels)<br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting my blog and checking out my latest Christmas card. &nbsp;I hope you enjoyed it! <br />Have an amazing day everyone!</div>Kimberley Johnsonhttps://plus.google.com/118276763622932793606noreply@blogger.com8